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musing

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/ˈmjuːzɪŋ/ · mu-sing

A period of reflection or deep thinking; a meditation.

Meanings

nounliterary

A period of reflection or deep thinking; a meditation.

خیالات یا غور و فکر کا دورانیہ؛ غور و خوض.

غور و فکر

ghor o fikr

Synonyms

contemplationreflectionthoughtخیالغورفکر

Antonyms

distractionneglectunconcernغفلتلاپرواہیبے خیالی

Common Collocations

  • musing on life
  • musing over past events
  • quiet musing

Example Sentences

After a long day, she enjoyed a few moments of musing by the window.

ایک طویل دن کے بعد، اس نے کھڑکی کے پاس غور و فکر کے چند لمحات کا لطف اٹھایا۔

Aik taweel din ke baad, us ne khidki ke paas ghor o fikr ke chand lamhaat ka lutf uthaya.

His writings are filled with musing about human existence.

اس کی تحریریں انسانی وجود کے بارے میں غور و فکر سے بھری ہوئی ہیں۔

Us ki tehreerein insani wajood ke bare mein ghor o fikr se bhari hui hain.

Musing on the complexities of life often leads to deeper understanding.

زندگی کی پیچیدگیوں پر غور و فکر کرنا اکثر گہرے سمجھ بوجھ کی طرف لے جاتا ہے۔

Zindagi ki peechidgiyon par ghor o fikr karna aksar gehre samajh Bojh ki taraf le jata hai.

Easily Confused With

amusing:While 'musing' refers to deep thought, 'amusing' relates to providing entertainment.

Word Family

muse
verbغور کرنا
mused
verbغور کیا
muses
nounخیالات

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'musing' as 'Muse + Sing' where a muse inspires deep thoughts.

Picture a person sitting quietly, lost in thought, with a dreamy expression.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خیالوں کی گہرائی میں جاؤں، غم کو بھول جاؤں۔

Khayalon ki gehraai mein jaaon, gham ko bhool jaaon.

Let me delve deep into thoughts, forgetting my sorrows.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

غور کرنا عقل کا کام ہے۔

Ghor karna aqal ka kaam hai.

To contemplate is the work of wisdom.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "muser" — to muse or ponder

First known use: 15th century

The word 'musing' has its roots in the Old French 'muser', meaning to ponder or reflect. It evolved in English to describe a state of deep thought or contemplation.